Poppy Seed Nutrition Facts & Calories
Calories in poppy seed
100g of poppy seed contain about 525 calories (kcal).
Calories per:
ounce
| handful
| tablespoon
| teaspoon
| cup
| half cup
For example, a handful of poppy seed (30 g) contains about 158 calories.
This is about 8% of the daily caloric intake for an average adult with medium weight and activity level (assuming a 2000 kcal daily intake).
Poppy seed key facts
The nutrients that matter most in nuts and seeds, per 100 g, compared with pumpkin seeds.
| Nutrient (per 100 g) | Poppy Seed | Pumpkin Seeds a common seed |
|---|---|---|
| Fat | 42 g | 49 g |
| Protein | 18 g | 30 g |
| Magnesium | 347 mg | 592 mg |
| Fiber | 20 g | 6 g |
Scroll down for details and nutrition tables.
Nutrition Facts
Poppy SeedServing size:
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Amount Per Serving:
To visualize how much 158 kcal actually is, keep in mind that the calorie content of handful of poppy seed is similar to that of, for example:
- 5 walnuts (33 kcal each)
- 1.5 tablespoons of peanut butter (118 kcal each)
- 0.5 handful of almonds (232 kcal)
- 1.5 medium apples (96 kcal each)
Take a quick look at the tables below for detailed information about poppy seed nutrition.
100g of Poppy Seed
Nutrition
- Calories 525
- Carbs Total 28.13 g
- Dietary fiber 19.5 g
- Fat 41.56 g
- Protein 17.99 g
Vitamins
- Vit B1 (Thiamine) 0.854 mg
- Vit B2 (riboflavin) 0.1 mg
- Vit B3 (Niacin) 0.896 mg
- Vit B5 0.324 mg
- Vit B6 0.247 mg
- Vit B9 (Folic acid) 82 mcg
- Vit C 1 mg
- Vit E 1.77 mg
Minerals
- Potassium 719 mg
- Phosphorus 870 mg
- Magnessium 347 mg
- Calcium 1438 mg
- Sodium 26 mg
- Iron 9.76 mg
- Zink 7.9 mg
Per 100 g, Poppy seed is an excellent source of calcium (111% DV) and an excellent source of magnesium (83% DV).
Calcium is needed for bones and teeth and for muscle and nerve function. The FDA Daily Value is 1,300 mg.
How many calories are in poppy seed?
- Handful of poppy seed (30g)158 kcal
- Tablespoon of poppy seed (12g)63 kcal
- Teaspoon of poppy seed (4g)21 kcal
- Cup of poppy seed (138g)725 kcal
- Half cup of poppy seed (69g)362 kcal
- Ounce (oz) of poppy seed149 kcal
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About the data
Nutrition values on this page are given per 100 g of the food and are based on the official United States Department of Agriculture FoodData Central database. The exact record used for each food is linked under the tables.
Marcin Piotrowicz – calories-info.com creator · Healthy diet and healthy lifestyle promoter. The information is for general purposes and is not medical or dietary advice.
